The “No” That Saved You

Have you ever looked back on something you really wanted and said:
"Wow. Thank God that didn’t happen."
That relationship. That job. That move. That door you prayed would open — and God said no. In the moment, it felt like rejection. Now? You see it was protection.

God isn’t just answering your prayers. He’s guarding your future.

Moses pleaded with God to let him enter the Promised Land — but God said no. Harsh? Maybe. But God had already prepared Joshua to lead Israel. Moses’ time was complete. And God still honored him by letting him see the land. A no... filled with mercy.

Jesus in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:39)
Jesus prayed, “Let this cup pass from me.” But He added, “Not My will, but Yours.” God didn’t remove the suffering — and thank God He didn’t. Because that “no” led to the salvation of the world. The cross looked like pain, but it was our rescue plan.

Reflection: What’s one thing you begged God for that didn’t happen?
Now that time has passed, can you see what God was doing?
Sometimes, the best answer is the one that never came.

Verse of the Day: We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God. Romans 8:28 (NLT)

Pray this prayer: Father, thank You for the prayers You answered — and the ones You didn’t. Help me trust that Your "no" is never rejection, but divine redirection. Give me the faith to believe that what didn’t happen may have been Your greatest act of love. Amen.

Song of the Day: God is in This Story – Katy Nichole & Big Daddy Weave

~~God is on your side